Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Playing For Change - Peace Through Music *****UPDATE**** 2 New Videos Available --- DVD (Documentary) due out 4/21/09!

From the award-winning documentary, "Playing For Change: Peace Through Music", comes the first of many "songs around the world" being released independently. Featured is a cover of the Ben E. King classic by musicians around the world adding their part to the song as it travelled the globe.

Join the Movement to help build schools, connect students, and inspire communities in need through music

This first video below was shown on the PBS segment with Bill Moyers --see the post below from November-- (Here's the link and the interview with the Producer, Mark Johnson. He's been making this documentary for years!)

"Stand By Me"


next from youtube:
the follow up to the classic "Stand By Me" and the second of many "songs around the world" being released on CD/DVD in April, 2009. Featured is an incredible track written by Pierre Minetti performed by musicians around the world adding their part to the song as it traveled the globe.

"Don't Worry"


from youtube:
an incredible rendition of the legendary Bob Marley song "One Love" with Keb' Mo' and Manu Chao. This is the third video from the documentary and a follow up to the classic "Stand By Me" and the incredible "Don't Worry." Released in celebration of Bob Marley's birthday on February 6th, this tribute to the legend is performed by musicians around the world adding their part to the song as it traveled the globe. This video will be available soon at iTunes and will also be available on CD/DVD on 4.21.09 everywhere music is sold.

"One Love"


You can Pre-order the CD/DVD "Playing For Change" Songs Around The World" now at amazon or get the videos at itunes.